Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights

Transportation: Private

Visited Places: Mount Nemrut, Gobeklitepe, Karahantepe, Sanliurfa, Gaziantep

Guaranteed Departure Days: Between April and November

Type of the Tour: PRIVATE TOUR

Day 1: Flight to Gaziantep (Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum & Gaziantep Center, lunch and dinner included)

Commencing with an early pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul, we will transport you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Gaziantep Airport. Upon your arrival, our guide and driver will be eagerly awaiting you at the exit gate, holding a sign displaying your name for easy identification and a seamless transition to the next leg of your journey.

After a short drive from the airport, our exploration unfolds at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum.

Distinguished for housing Turkey's most impeccably preserved mosaics, the Gaziantep Mosaic Museum showcases the treasures of Zeugma Ancient City, a UNESCO Tentative List member since 2021. These 2000-year-old mosaics captivate with their unparalleled designs, vibrant colors, and meticulous craftsmanship. Spanning an area of 1450 m², the museum also boasts 140 m² of frescoes, 4 Roman fountains, 20 columns, 4 limestone sculptures, a bronze statue of Mars, as well as grave steles and sarcophagi.

Additionally, our itinerary includes a visit to the historical streets of Gaziantep, copper market, and a renowned baklava shop (Gaziantep being the birthplace of Baklava). After dinner, we will also have a visit to Tahmis Coffee House which is the oldest coffee place in Turkey (dating back to 1635) and try the pistachio coffee. Following our explorations, we will spend the night in Gaziantep.

Day 2 ( Visit Sanliurfa Museum & Harran, breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

Following breakfast at the hotel, our journey continues with a scenic 2-hour drive to Sanliurfa. Our initial stop is the remarkable Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum, showcasing an extensive collection of approximately 10,000 artifacts—a number that surpasses Turkish standards. Among the treasures exhibited are the world's oldest statue, a replica of the Göbeklitepe D Temple, the authentic Nevali Çori Temple, and a multitude of periodical animations. Visitors will also encounter the most aesthetically captivating mosaics in the world at the Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum which is next to Sanliurfa Museum.

Following lunch, our exploration of Sanliurfa continues in the city center, steeped in historical significance as the residence of Old Testament prophets, including Jethro, Job, Elijah, and Abraham. The city earned the moniker "The City of Prophets," with Prophet Moses, too, tending to sheep in the region for seven years before his return to Egypt.

A highlight of our visit is the revered Pool of Prophet Abraham, associated with the belief that Abraham, refusing to follow Nimrod's religion, survived being thrown into the fire. Miraculously, the fire transformed into water, and the firewood metamorphosed into the carps now visible in the pool. As we stroll through the streets, the city's charm unfolds in its harmonious blend of different cultures and ethnic groups.

Our journey then takes us on a one-hour drive to Harran, where Prophet Abraham once resided. Despite its location in a dry, barren plain, Harran boasts a rich history spanning 5000 years. Serving as a vital trade route between Anatolia and Mesopotamia, Harran thrived, maintaining its unique culture. The city is renowned for its distinctive adobe houses (bee-hive houses), a castle, and an 8th-century university building. Harran has been recognized on the UNESCO Tentative List since 2000.

After having the dinner in a very nice restaurant in Sanliurfa, we will have the overnight in Sanliurfa.

Day 3 (Visit Gobeklitepe & Karahantepe, sunset in Mount Nemrut, breakfast, lunch & dinner included)

Indulging in breakfast at the hotel, our journey unfolds with a 30-minute drive to reach Gobeklitepe, a distinguished UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey. Gobekli Tepe stands as the earliest known testament to monumental human-made architecture. Scientifically validated, the site holds the esteemed title of the world's oldest temple, dating back a remarkable 11,500 years. The landscape is adorned with numerous limestone pillars, intricately adorned with stylized T-shaped images, leading archaeoastronomers to speculate on their potential astronomical alignment function. The next visit will be to newly-discoreved and still under-excavation-site Karahantepe.

Karahantepe stands as a notable Pre-Pottery Neolithic Site situated in the Taş Tepeler Region of Southeast Turkey, within the province of Şanlıurfa. The term "Taş Tepeler" aptly translates to stone hills, accurately capturing the essence of an area that hosts numerous archaeological sites, distinguished by T-shaped anthropomorphic pillars reminiscent of those that gained prominence at Göbekli Tepe. The intriguing aspect of Karahan Tepe lies in its affiliation with the same cultural context as Göbekli Tepe, yet it exhibits notable distinctions. Notably, the imagery at Göbekli Tepe is characterized by a higher degree of formality, realism, and intricate craftsmanship, while at Karahan Tepe, the depictions, while still ritualistic, are less finely rendered and exhibit a more dynamic quality.

Following lunch in Sanliurfa, our journey continues with a 1.5-hour drive to Adiyaman. Upon reaching Adiyaman, we will check into our hotel to refresh and prepare for the ascent to Mount Nemrut. Subsequently, we embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to reach the summit of Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Upon arrival at the national park entrance, we will undertake a 20-minute hike to the summit. Once at the top, a breathtaking panorama unfolds, offering one of the world's most captivating sunsets alongside statues of gods and kings. Following this awe-inspiring experience, we will descend from the mount and return to our hotel in Adiyaman for a delightful dinner. The night concludes with an overnight stay in Adiyaman.

Day 4 (Flight back to Istanbul, breakfast included)

Following a hearty breakfast at the hotel, our itinerary continues as we head to Adiyaman Airport for your return flight to Istanbul. Upon landing in Istanbul, our dedicated driver will be waiting for you at the airport, prepared to greet you and transport you directly to your hotel in the city.

The rate list for this private tour will be as:

1 Person : 3340 Euro

2 people : 1835 Euro per person in double room

3 people : 1375 Euro per person in triple room

4 people : 1175 Euro per person in double rooms

5 people : 1030 Euro per person in 1 double + 1 triple room

6 people : 950 Euro per person in double rooms

The hotel list in this package will be as:

Gaziantep : Sirehan Hotel or Anadolu Evleri Hotel

Sanliurfa : El-Ruha Hotel, Palymra Boutique Hotel or Hanehan Hotel

Adiyaman : Ramada By Wyndham or Park Dedeman Hotel in Adiyaman

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